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Epidemiological research can inform public health decisions, making ethical reflection an important part of how such research is considered. This topic introduces the place of ethics in epidemiological research and connects it to the wider policy-making context. The available source provides no specific principles, procedures, or case examples, so this preview does not prescribe particular safeguards. Instead, it frames the topic as a foundation for examining ethical considerations as learners develop a fuller understanding of epidemiological research and its role in public health.